Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: Mad]
#974400
08/22/14 01:13 AM
08/22/14 01:13 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 8,152 B.C. Canada
hagatha
BAAG Specialist
|
BAAG Specialist
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 8,152
B.C. Canada
|
The expansion is available through a specific location in the game after you've done certain quests. You can opt out of it altogether. But do try it. It's a fabulous expansion. You just have to wait until you're character is a bit more powerful.
I think I'm quite ready for another adventure.
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: hagatha]
#974443
08/22/14 09:55 AM
08/22/14 09:55 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373 United Kingdom
Mad
OP
Sonic Boomer
|
OP
Sonic Boomer
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373
United Kingdom
|
In my set of disks, I have a separate one called "Gothic 2 Gold". So I imagine an installation from that provides the option to play the Night of the Raven expansion as part of Gothic 2 - whereas the installation from the just plain "Gothic 2" disk (which is what I am currently playing) doesn't ?? However, not being anywhere near as competent in combat as you Veterans here on the Darkside, I am more than satisfied to be getting thrashed in plain old Gothic 2 !!
Time : The Most Precious Commodity
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: Rowan]
#974632
08/23/14 10:19 AM
08/23/14 10:19 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373 United Kingdom
Mad
OP
Sonic Boomer
|
OP
Sonic Boomer
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373
United Kingdom
|
I'm pretty sure that's what will happen for you, Rowan I'm just about to totally re-start Gothic 2, myself I'm not much enjoying being a Paladin. I definitely prefer to fight more with weapons than use magic. So I've decided to re-play and choose the less "magical" option of being a Mercenary - the route I took in Gothic 1. [I got by with little need for magic in that and managed very well.] I've long ago written over all my early saves of course, so I reckon my best option is to start from the beginning again. At least I'll know more what to expect and shouldn't take quite as long to cover the ground .... I hope !!
Time : The Most Precious Commodity
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: Rowan]
#974681
08/23/14 04:00 PM
08/23/14 04:00 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373 United Kingdom
Mad
OP
Sonic Boomer
|
OP
Sonic Boomer
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373
United Kingdom
|
That's the method I prefer, Rowan, and is how I played Gothic 1. Anyway, I'm making good progress so far in my re-play and hope to continue doing so And, of course, I hope you enjoy your replay of Gothic 2 a LOT !! Pokey .... I'm afraid I found The valley of Mines in Gothic 2 really, really difficult, so I have no doubt that the Night of the Raven version would do me in altogether !! I'll be happy enough if I can enjoy and get to the end of this "ordinary" version
Time : The Most Precious Commodity
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: Mad]
#974864
08/24/14 06:14 PM
08/24/14 06:14 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 8,152 B.C. Canada
hagatha
BAAG Specialist
|
BAAG Specialist
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 8,152
B.C. Canada
|
The expansion can be played at any point in the game after you have done the requisite things, so you can wait until your character is really strong before you go in. I didn't find the expansion too hard. It's big, and it's very good, very much worth playing. It would be a shame not to try it.
As always, Ranged Rules, but a little magic and swordplay never hurt, either.
I think I'm quite ready for another adventure.
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: hagatha]
#974981
08/25/14 11:43 AM
08/25/14 11:43 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373 United Kingdom
Mad
OP
Sonic Boomer
|
OP
Sonic Boomer
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373
United Kingdom
|
Thanks, Pokey and hagatha, for the encouragement Maybe I will try the Gold Edition of Gothic 2 in the future - but as I've already got pretty well into my second attempt of the original edition now, I don't want to start up again
Time : The Most Precious Commodity
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: looney4labs]
#975875
08/30/14 02:36 PM
08/30/14 02:36 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373 United Kingdom
Mad
OP
Sonic Boomer
|
OP
Sonic Boomer
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373
United Kingdom
|
Well done, Rowan, for getting to grips with the "Gold" version !! I, too, am gearing up to be a Mercenary on this second attempt - as I didn't enjoy life too well as a Paladin on my first - but I am endeavouring to get myself into a much more capable character than I did last time before I venture anywhere near the Valley of Mines
Time : The Most Precious Commodity
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: Rowan]
#976241
09/02/14 02:47 AM
09/02/14 02:47 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373 United Kingdom
Mad
OP
Sonic Boomer
|
OP
Sonic Boomer
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373
United Kingdom
|
You are much braver than I am, Rowan !! And to you !! However, even though I like this series very much so far, there is no way I will re-start Gothic 2 for a third time. So, if I get badly stuck, it will be a temporary dose of God Mode for me to get me out of trouble
Time : The Most Precious Commodity
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: Mad]
#976338
09/02/14 01:50 PM
09/02/14 01:50 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 8,152 B.C. Canada
hagatha
BAAG Specialist
|
BAAG Specialist
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 8,152
B.C. Canada
|
I assume you have both tried SNEAK+BOW SKILL?
I always found that in Gothic it was not so much of an advantage to be a Big Bad. The coward's approach is always best. Stick an arrow in their backs, I say, and never mind the heroics.
I think I'm quite ready for another adventure.
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: hagatha]
#976356
09/02/14 02:45 PM
09/02/14 02:45 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373 United Kingdom
Mad
OP
Sonic Boomer
|
OP
Sonic Boomer
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373
United Kingdom
|
Yes, hagatha, I have both those skills and also am definitely in a better prepared state to enter The Valley this time than I was the last time. But that won't stop panic setting in (for me, anyway) once I'm faced with millions of Orcs. I just know the ability to make rational decisions will elude me !!
Time : The Most Precious Commodity
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: Mad]
#976410
09/02/14 10:20 PM
09/02/14 10:20 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 8,152 B.C. Canada
hagatha
BAAG Specialist
|
BAAG Specialist
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 8,152
B.C. Canada
|
Oh yeah. It always takes me ages to clear a field of Orcs. One at a time. Approach, get their attention, run like the blazes, wait till they give up, shoot a couple of arrows in the back. Rinse and repeat. Gets the job done. Especially handy if I can get to a high place they can't go...like the beam you use to walk up to the castle. Really makes them mad. They hang around roaring while you turn them into a pincushion. It's only near the end of the game that I actually FIGHT them.
I think I'm quite ready for another adventure.
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: Mad]
#976503
09/03/14 12:40 PM
09/03/14 12:40 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,026 Toronto, Canada
Rowan
Addicted Boomer
|
Addicted Boomer
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 4,026
Toronto, Canada
|
Love my bow. I even sleep with it! I can now kill snappers but I'm mincemeat for trolls, shadowbeasts, and Bulco at the merc camp. A single orc I can do with the hit and run method. I try to keep at least 1000 arrows in my inventory. Nothing more dreadful than being in the middle of nowhere with an empty quiver.
Last edited by Rowan; 09/03/14 12:43 PM. Reason: More info
|
|
|
Re: Gothic Series .. Valley of the Mines .. Recent Post .. Aggghhhh !!
[Re: Rowan]
#976509
09/03/14 01:31 PM
09/03/14 01:31 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373 United Kingdom
Mad
OP
Sonic Boomer
|
OP
Sonic Boomer
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 34,373
United Kingdom
|
Well, I made it over the pass and into the castle - and now have the first two teleport stones safely stowed away I didn't even "look" at any Orcs or anything else that wanted to fight !! I went into tunnel vision mode, swam straight across the river and then ran like the dickens 'till I reached the ramp up into the castle. Although hoards of things were running after me, of course Going to have a BIG rest now though before I even consider venturing out again !!
Time : The Most Precious Commodity
|
|
|
|
|